Paws & Effect

05/10/2023

05/04/2023

04/12/2023

See you all Saturday!!!

04/11/2023

Happy National Pet Day 🐶 🐱! We want to see ALL of your pets today 🤩

In the comments below, share your pets, or pets you have groomed today! We can't wait to see all the adorable pictures 🐶

04/08/2023

Here is a good chance to go meet some different dog breeds, ask questions, learn new things, and see some awesome pups! It is nice to have some responsible preservation breeders near the area and willing to let people learn about their breeds!

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03/26/2023

It is important as a groomer to stay aware of what certain conditions look like. And some can be underlying health issues that owners don't even know their dog(s) have until too late. Regular health checks with your vet is one way to catch these underlying conditions. Another way is to keep a pet on a regular grooming schedule and if your groomer sees anything out of place, they may suggest a vet visit.

Heart failure brought on by valvular disease is a common cause of death in small breed dogs. Learn how to recognize, prevent, and treat valvular disease.

03/10/2023

This is why it is so hard on groomers to see severely matted dogs. It is best to get them on a regular grooming schedule to avoid matting. Regular grooming visits depend on the type of coat your dog has. Curly hair that doesn't shed needs to be on either a 4 week or 6 week schedule. Hair that sheds can go up to 8 weeks but if you want less hair in your house, every 4 to 6 weeks helps!

The severely matted pet. Professional groomers see these cases more often than we would like. They can be heartbreaking because we understand the pain and disease that often accompany these cases. Here are a few things to understand about matted coats:

1. Severely matted coats cannot simply be 'brushed out'. Yes, a few matts that are not matted to skin can be brushed out, but sever matting means shaving. There is not an option to 'leave the coat fluffy' because clipper blades must pass under matts not through them. This often means a very short shave.
2. When the coat is severely matted, often referred to as pelted, the coat cannot properly regulate body temperature. Both canines and felines use thermoregulation to keep the body cool or warm depending on the weather. This means the body struggles much harder to maintain normal temperature.
3. Matted coats are almost always accompanied by some type of skin disease. Matting holds excess moisture and bacteria and/or fungus near the skin. As the natural microbiome is decreased, the skin becomes susceptible to infection from these diseases.
4. Matted coats are painful and that's a fact. The extra weight pulls on the skin causing discomfort. When matting is present around legs, ears, or tail, proper movement can become impeded and painful. This is why we term this 'neglectful abuse'. This type of matting does not occur overnight.

If your pet's coat has gotten out of control, contact your professional groomer NOW. The longer you wait, the worse it will be and the more the pet suffers.

02/24/2023

As many know I am big on the creative grooming and safe use of dog hair dyes! This is U.S. and Canada wide! 🥰

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02/11/2023

This right here. It is skill, love, determination, and an always never ending learning job to stay on top of the latest products, grooming style trends, and handling safety.

01/24/2023

First person to comment "MINE!" can scoop up an appointment that came available this week!

The appointment is Wednesday, January 25th at 9am!

01/22/2023

Sharing because this is so true! Don't wait!

01/01/2023

Hope everyone had a safe and wonderful holiday!

12/26/2022

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

11/24/2022

Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/13/2022

Due to costs for supplies to keep grooming, I am going to have to have a price increase at the beginning of the New Year. This is for everyone.

This is what $600 of shampoo/conditioner/ear cleaner looks like. That is not including the gas I burned to go down to Boise to pick it up.

Please be nice to your groomers. They really don't make a whole lot after costs between bills, tool maintenance, shampoos/conditioners, and continuing education to provide pets with the best possible service.

11/01/2022

Thank you ALL Dog Groomers all over for taking care of these amazing pets! I hope you all feel the love today from your clients!

10/31/2022

Groomer here to report that there has been a poodle zombie sighting in Kamiah! We are sending out a special unit to keep him on a leash and under control starting at 4PM in town! Have no fear, if he starts getting hungry for brains, I have a muzzle for him!

Be safe everyone and Happy Howl-o-ween!

10/29/2022

These two are such fun dogs! Full of s***k and big personality like a husky, but in a petite package that believes they are bigger than life!
Happy Halloween, you two!

10/28/2022

Colby is a boy who's owner loves a short nd easy to maintain coat, so we do a clip comb cut on this sweet boy! Looking spiffy there, dude!

10/28/2022

Roscoe got a fresh new look for Halloween! Looking handsome, dude!

His coat requires a little bit if a different grooming technique to keep his red-orange color vibrant and his hair follicles healthy. Handstripping a wire coated breed is not a common skill that every groomer knows. About 1 in 50 groomers know how to handstrip and keep a coat properly rolled. Never hurts to ask and talk to your groomer about your dog's coat and even doing a little research!

10/26/2022

This is Hank! He is such a sweet boy and a total lovebug! He wasn't so sure about getting his picture taken, but boy does his coat feel so irrisistable now!

10/26/2022

Woofie loves his spa time even though he puts on a good show at drop off. Here he is smiling during his bath.... but... doesn't he look like a Were-Woofie?

10/24/2022

Sure going to miss this handsome creature and his housemates. Shelties are a special breed to my heart as my first ever experience with them are the ones my Aunt and Uncle had. Have a safe trip, bud! At least you'll be rocking your journey all fresh and clean!

10/23/2022

Bitsy is ready for Halloween!

09/14/2022

Here is the yearly announcement to make sure you are keeping your pets fresh for company by making sure to book out in advanced for the Holidays! This year I am making sure everyone books in advanced to keep from missing out. If you do not have any holiday prepped appointments made, I suggest you make them A.S.A.P.!!!

IF I have to book anyone last second, expect an upcharge.

Don't be left out!

07/25/2022

For those that are curious about grooming, I have my own personal dog that I am maintaining coat to possibly show in UKC in the near future! The HUGE difference about keeping show coat versus a pet trim is that there is a lot more maintenance involved. To keep a longer fuller coat, grooming has to occur on a regular schedule that is more frequent than a pet grooming schedule. Most show scheduled grooming for maintenance is a weekly endeavor. A pet grooming maintenance is either every 4, 6, or 8 weeks depending on coat type.

This guy gets his maintenace bath, blowout, haircut, nails, and ears cleaned at least every 1 to 2 weeks. The longer the coat means twice the more maintenace. Here is Gauge! Isn't he a handsome boy?

07/24/2022

I know I am not taking new clients currently, and if you need a couple reccomendations for groomers that are taking new clients, there is:

Fisher Grooming in Kooskia!

Wags to Riches Grooming Salon in Orofino!

IF YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY ADAMANT THAT YOU WANT ME TO GROOM YOUR DOG, PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING TO GET ON MY WAITLIST:

Message this page with:
- Your First and Last Name
- Your Phone Number
- Your Dog's Name
- Your Dog's Breed/Mix
- Your Dog's Age
- When the last time they were groomed